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Non-Negotiable Standards Need Careful Drafting: Reflections on the Draft Revised RPWD Rules
10 Feb
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Non-Negotiable Standards Need Careful Drafting: Reflections on the Draft Revised RPWD Rules

On 12 December 2025 (published on 5 January 2026), the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities invited public feedback on the Draft Revised Rules to amend the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017—specifically on non-negotiable accessibility standards for the built environment. The intent behind this exercise is welcome. It appears aimed at reducingRead more about Non-Negotiable Standards Need Careful Drafting: Reflections on the Draft Revised RPWD Rules[…]

The importance of an accessibility consultant when preparing a construction plan for your project
28 Feb
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The importance of an accessibility consultant when preparing a construction plan for your project

This post is written by Ruchira Sarin. Accessibility / Universal Design Specialist has been recognised as a professional in the construction business/ project development team in the National Building Code of 2016. I got trained as an Architect 17 years back. As a young graduate from a premier architectural school, I felt I would conquerRead more about The importance of an accessibility consultant when preparing a construction plan for your project[…]